Shun Lee
Encyclopedia
Shun Lee is an area north of Sau Mau Ping
and east of Ngau Chi Wan
in Hong Kong
. The area original known as Rennie's Farm. It is later named after the first public housing estate
in the area, Shun Lee Estate. It is also known as Sze Shun (四順, i.e. four Shun) as there are four estates with name starting with Shun in 2006.
Before any urban development, the rural area belonged to the rural district of Ngau Chi Wan
. Later, it was also once considered an extension of Ngau Tau Kok
. After establishment of District Boards of Hong Kong, the area is administratively under Kwun Tong District
.
and emptied into Kowloon Bay
via Jordan Valley.
and Home Ownership Scheme
in Sze Shun includes Shun Lee Estate, Shun On Estate, Shun Chi Court and Shun Tin Estate.
Shun Lee Estate is the earliest public housing estate in Sze Shun area. It has totally 7 residential blocks built in 1978 and 1980 respectively.
Sau Mau Ping
Sau Mau Ping is an area in eastern New Kowloon, Hong Kong.Its Chinese name was formerly So Mau Ping , but this was often mis-rendered So Mo Ping , meaning a place to 'visit one's ancestors'. In fact, during World War II, much of the area was used as a cemetery...
and east of Ngau Chi Wan
Ngau Chi Wan
Ngau Chi Wan was a bay beneath Hammer Hill in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. Its geographical coordinates are 22° 20' 0" North, 114° 12' 0" East. It now refers to an area north of Choi Hung Estate....
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The area original known as Rennie's Farm. It is later named after the first public housing estate
Public housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in the area, Shun Lee Estate. It is also known as Sze Shun (四順, i.e. four Shun) as there are four estates with name starting with Shun in 2006.
Before any urban development, the rural area belonged to the rural district of Ngau Chi Wan
Ngau Chi Wan
Ngau Chi Wan was a bay beneath Hammer Hill in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. Its geographical coordinates are 22° 20' 0" North, 114° 12' 0" East. It now refers to an area north of Choi Hung Estate....
. Later, it was also once considered an extension of Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
. After establishment of District Boards of Hong Kong, the area is administratively under Kwun Tong District
Kwun Tong District
Kwun Tong is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon. It had a population of 562,427 in 2001. The district has the third highest population while the income is below average....
.
Geography
The area is a valley surrounded by hills. A main river flew from Custom Hill and joined another river from Kowloon PeakKowloon Peak
Kowloon Peak or Fei Ngor Shan or Fei Ngo Shan is a tall mountain in the northeast corner of New Kowloon, Hong Kong, situated in Ma On Shan Country Park. It is crossed by both the Wilson Trail and the MacLehose Trail. On the lower slopes is Gilwell Campsite, belonging to The Scout...
and emptied into Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
via Jordan Valley.
Public housing
The public housing estatesPublic housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
and Home Ownership Scheme
Home Ownership Scheme
The Home Ownership Scheme is a subsidized-sale programme of public housing in Hong Kong managed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority...
in Sze Shun includes Shun Lee Estate, Shun On Estate, Shun Chi Court and Shun Tin Estate.
| Name | Type | Inaug. | No Blocks | No Units | Notes | |
| Shun Lee Estate | 順利邨 | Public | 1978 |
7 | 4,461 | |
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| Shun On Estate | 順安邨 | Public | 1978 |
3 | 3,002 | |
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| Shun Chi Court | 順緻苑 | HOS | 1980 |
6 | 1,539 | |
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| Shun Tin Estate | 順天邨 | Public | 1981 |
11 | 7,026 | |
Shun Lee Estate
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Cheung House | Twin Tower Twin Tower Twin Tower is a 1970s' design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The plan looks like two hollow squares joining one corner of each square. Two towers are of different heights although their shapes are the same.... |
1978 |
| Lee Hang House | ||
| Lee Ming House | ||
| Lee Yip House | Old Slab Old Slab Old Slab is a design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The building of this type consists of one or more elongated rectangular blocks, joining end by end.... |
1980 |
| Lee Yat House | ||
| Lee Foo House | ||
| Lee Hong House | ||
Shun On Estate
Shun On Estate has 3 residential blocks built in 1978.Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| On Chung House | Cruciform | 1978 |
| On Yat House | ||
| On Kwan House | Old Slab Old Slab Old Slab is a design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The building of this type consists of one or more elongated rectangular blocks, joining end by end.... |
1980 |
Shun Chi Court
Shun Chi Court is one of the first Home Ownership Scheme estates in Hong Kong. It consists of 6 residential blocks built in 1980.Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Shun Fung/Lung House (Block A) | Non-standard | 1980 |
| Shun Cheung/Wing House (Block B) | ||
| Shun Ying/Fai House (Block C) | ||
| Shun Wah/Mei House (Block D) | ||
| Shun Tai/Shing House (Block E) | ||
| Shun Hong/Ning House (Block F) | ||
Shun Tin Estate
Shun Tin Estate has 11 residential blocks built in 1981, 1983 and 1989 respectively.Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Hang House | Old Slab Old Slab Old Slab is a design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The building of this type consists of one or more elongated rectangular blocks, joining end by end.... |
1981 |
| Tin Kuen House | ||
| Tin Kei House | Linear 1 | |
| Tin Yiu House | ||
| Tin Kam House | Twin Tower Twin Tower Twin Tower is a 1970s' design of residential block of Hong Kong public housing estate. The plan looks like two hollow squares joining one corner of each square. Two towers are of different heights although their shapes are the same.... |
1983 |
| Tin Chu House | ||
| Tin Wan House | ||
| Tin Chi House | ||
| Tin Fai House | Double I | 1989 |
| Tin Wing House | ||
| Tin Lok House | ||